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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,530

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,684

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $20,620
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $19,228
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175 120
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Upgrade Package     2,600
Mud guards     150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     130
Bodyside moldings     150
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131 94
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
Upgrade Package     2,255
Mud guards     115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     112
Bodyside moldings     120
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 3,150
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 2,696
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $24,530
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $22,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,424
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,450$36,520$24,530
Adjustments for Features-5,530-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,920$31,090$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$22,684
Adjustments for Features-5,027-4,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,108$28,323$22,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,955$6,855$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$5,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,027-4,9470

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.7 in
Length193.5 in179.8 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height58.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested187588%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested178063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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